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29 sections with “mode of transportation”

  • FAR 47.305-14 Mode of transportation.
    Generally, solicitations shall not specify a particular mode of transportation or a particular carrier. If the use of particular types of carriers is necessary to meet program requirements, the solicitation shall provide that only offers in…
  • FAR 47.305-15 Loading responsibilities of contractors.
    …pecial methods for securing the supplies on the carrier's equipment, or if only a special mode of transportation or type vehicle is appropriate, the contracting officer shall include in solicitations detailed specifications that have been c…
  • FAR 52.247-33 F.o.b. Origin, With Differentials.
    … prescribes commercial zones at Subpart B of 49 CFR part 372); and (2) Differentials for mode of transportation, type of vehicle, or place of delivery as indicated in Contractor's offer may be added to the contract price. (b) The Contract…
  • FAR 52.247-55 F.o.b. Point for Delivery of Government-Furnished Property.
    …lroad cars in the same or nearest city having rail service. The Government may choose the mode of transportation and the carriers and will bear the cost of all line-haul transportation to the specified destination. (b) If the destination o…
  • DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …as prescribed in 204.7304(e). (L) Use the clause at 252.204-7021, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements, as prescribed in 204.7504(a). (M) Use the clause at 252.204-7022, Expediting Contract Closeout, as prescribed in 20…
  • FAR 47.101 Policies.
    …y using commercial carriers. (e) Agencies shall not accord preferential treatment to any mode of transportation or to any particular carrier either in awarding or administering contracts for the acquisition of supplies or in awarding contr…
  • FAR 47.200 Scope of subpart.
    …arriers listed in paragraph (b)(1) above and passenger transportation from any carrier or mode. (d) The procedures in this subpart are applicable to the transportation of household goods of persons being relocated at Government expense exc…
  • FAR 47.302 Place of delivery—f.o.b. point.
    …osts, nature of the supplies (security, safety, or value), delivery requirements (premium modes of transport, escorts, transit arrangements, and tentative conditions), or other advantages, limitations, or requirements dictate otherwise. The…
  • FAR 52.247-51 Evaluation of Export Offers.
    … paragraph (d) below) to the overseas port of discharge. The Government may designate the mode of routing of shipment and may load from other than those ports specified for evaluation purposes. (2) Offers shall be evaluated on the basis of…
  • FAR 47.303-5 F.o.b. origin, with differentials.
    … prescribes commercial zones at Subpart B of 49 CFR part 372); and (2) Differentials for mode of transportation, type of vehicle, or place of delivery as indicated in contractor's offer may be added to the contract price. (b) Contractor r…
  • FAR 47.304-5 Exceptions.
    …, but are not limited to— (1) Transportation disabilities at origin or destination; (2) Mode of transportation required; (3) Availability of Government or commercial loading, unloading, or transshipment facilities; (4) Characteristics o…
  • FAR 47.305-3 F.o.b. origin solicitations.
    …his will enable transportation officers, when issuing routing instructions, to select the mode of transportation that will provide the required service at the lowest possible overall cost.) (4)(i) The quantity of supplies to be shipped fro…
  • FAR 47.305-11 Options in shipment and delivery.
    …different from those on which the contract price is based; and (c) Direct shipments by a mode of transportation other than that stipulated in the solicitation and in the contract.
  • DFARS 204.7103-1 Criteria for establishing.
    … item citing the exhibit's identifier. See 204.7105. (e) If the contract involves a test model or a first article which must be approved, establish a separate contract line item or subline item for each item of supply or service which must…
  • FAR 22.401 Definitions.
    …lar building or work at the site thereof, including without limitations— (1) Altering, remodeling, installation (if appropriate) on the site of the work of items fabricated off-site; (2) Painting and decorating; (3) Manufacturing or furn…
  • FAR 22.1702 Definitions.
    …ce costs— (A) While in transit, including, but not limited to, airfare or costs of other modes of transportation, terminal fees, and travel taxes associated with travel from the country of origin to the country of performance and the retur…
  • FAR 31.603 Requirements.
    …he contractor or its products. (9) Costs of promotional items and memorabilia, including models, gifts, and souvenirs. (10) Costs for travel by commercial aircraft which exceed the amount of the standard commercial fare. (11) Costs incur…
  • FAR 37.101 Definitions.
    …de the following: (1) Maintenance, overhaul, repair, servicing, rehabilitation, salvage, modernization, or modification of supplies, systems, or equipment. (2) Routine recurring maintenance of real property. (3) Housekeeping and base ser…
  • FAR 45.201 Solicitation.
    …ing shall include at a minimum— (1) The name, part number and description, manufacturer, model number, and National Stock Number (if needed for additional item identification tracking and management, and disposition); (2) Quantity/unit of…
  • FAR 46.710 Contract clauses.
    …2) If the Government specifies in the contract the use of any equipment by brand name and model, the contracting officer may use the clause with its Alternate I.
  • FAR 47.305-1 Solicitation requirements.
    …rnment as much of the following data as is applicable to the particular acquisition: (a) Modes of transportation and, if rail transportation is used, names of rail carriers serving the offeror's facility. (b) The number of railroad cars, …
  • FAR 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure.
    …ce; or (ii) Include the following information on the invoice: (A) Shipment number. (B) Mode of shipment. (C) At line item level— (1) National stock number and/or manufacturer's part number; (2) Unit of measure; (3) Ship-To Point; (4…
  • FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards).
    …ular building or work at the site thereof, including without limitation— (1) Altering, remodeling, installation (if appropriate) on the site of the work of items fabricated off-site; (2) Painting and decorating; (3) Manufacturing or furn…
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    …ce costs— (A) While in transit, including, but not limited to, airfare or costs of other modes of transportation, terminal fees, and travel taxes associated with travel from the country of origin to the country of performance and the retur…
  • FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.
    …ted by the Contracting Officer; (2) Use a specific point of departure and transportation mode as directed by the Contracting Officer; and (3) Process through a reception center as designated by the Contracting Officer upon arrival at the …
  • FAR 52.247-65 F.o.b. Origin, Prepaid Freight—Small Package Shipments.
    …ies shall not be divided into mailable lots for the purpose of avoiding movement by other modes of transportation. (d) Transportation charges will be billed as a separate item on the invoice for each shipment made. A copy of the pertinent …
  • DFARS 228.370-2 General.
    …ensed and certified Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) repair station for the specific model of aircraft under contract, when work is being performed pursuant to the FAA license under 14 CFR part 145. The FAA's repair station search tool…
  • DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.
    …hed by the Government for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate baseline (https://www.fedramp.gov/documents-templates/) and that the cloud service provider complies with requirements in paragraphs (c) thro…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …ed in paragraph (e)(1) of this clause; (2) Use the point of departure and transportation mode directed by the Contracting Officer; and (3) Process through a designated reception site (DRS) upon arrival at the deployed location. The DRS wi…

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.